Dante Ross Says ODB Pissed on LL Cool J’s Platinum Plaque [Video]

Oct 27th, '09  •  Affiliate News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

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XXcLusive: Pill Explains Why OJ Da Juiceman Got Booed

Oct 27th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  26 Comments

Atlanta rapper OJ Da Juiceman made headlines last Wednesday (October 21) after he was booed during a New York performance at B.B. King Blues Club. Fellow ATL rookie Pill also hit the stage that night—which was a showcase put together ...

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B.o.B.’s “I Feed These Streets” Originally Meant for DJ Drama

Oct 27th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  6 Comments

Earlier today (October 27), former XXL Freshman alum B.o.B. (now known as Bobby Ray) leaked an unreleased track online, titled “I Feed These Streets.” XXLMag spoke with Bobby’s manager, TJ Chapman, about the song, and was informed that the song ...

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Game Confirms Dec. 8 Album Release, Competes With Gucci Mane, Snoop & Clipse

Oct 27th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  23 Comments

December 8 is starting to get a little crowded. As previously reported, Gucci Mane, Snoop Dogg, Clipse and Chamillionaire are all slated to face off on the same release date and now they can add one more to the line-up, Game. In ...

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Plies: Kind of a pussy?

Oct 27th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  40 Comments

I heard that segment on Jamie Foxx's show on Sirius satellite radio about Plies being confronted on the set of one of his videos, and I wasn't sure whether or not to take it as confirmation at last that Plies ...

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REVIEW: Ghostface, Ghostdini: Wizard of Poetry

Oct 27th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  17 Comments

Ghostface Killah Ghostdini: Wizard of Poetry (Def Jam) Beats: XL Lyrics: XL Originality: L No matter how gritty his catalog is, Ghostface Killah has never shied away from his love of soul. In fact, that fondness has helped spawn a flurry of past hits like ...

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REVIEW: Saigon, Warning Shots 2

Oct 27th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  10 Comments

Saigon Warning Shots 2 Beats: M Lyrics: L Originality: M For years, New York rapper Saigon has dangled his oft-delayed debut, The Greatest Story Never Told, in the faces of hungry fans. While label drama has prevented its release, Sai-Giddy has managed to keep ...

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The Official Movie Trailer for 50 Cent’s Before I Self Destruct [Video]

Oct 27th, '09  •  Affiliate News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

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FEATURE: Def Jam 25, Moment

Oct 27th, '09  •  News  •  by XXL Staff  •  7 Comments

Photography Jonathon Mannion “It’s Yours” was the perfect introduction. A message to ghetto youth: No more will you be restricted to mom and pop’s record collection—this song’s for you. T La Rock and Jazzy Jay’s 1984 record was Def Jam’s very ...

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